Case Results

Our experience and hard work frequently result in positive outcomes for our clients. Although it is impossible to promise a result in any given case, the following case results are examples of the favorable results obtained for our clients.

Charge — Our client was charged with four felony counts: Theft, identity theft, forgery and commercial bribery, and was facing more than 20 years in prison if convicted on all counts. We retained the services of a forensic document examiner and a private investigator. After meeting with us to review the opinion of the expert and the investigative reports, the district attorney agreed to dismiss all of the charges.

Charge — Three counts of felony identity theft and three counts of felony theft. Our client was facing more than 32 years in prison. After a thorough investigation and several meetings with the district attorney, we were able to negotiate a plea for our client that resulted in no jail time and one year of probation.

Charge — Stalking/domestic violence. After providing a thorough investigation and analysis of the law, we were able to convince the district attorney to dismiss the charges.

Charge — Assault in the third degree — domestic violence. If convicted, our client was facing possible deportation. We were able to obtain a deferred sentence for our client, resulting in no conviction or deportation proceeding being initiated.

Charge — Assault in the third degree — domestic violence. Client was acquitted following a jury trial.

Charge — resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. Case was dismissed by the district attorney after a careful review of the videotape that was in evidence.

Charge — DUI — after negotiating with the district attorney, the client was granted a deferred sentence and the charges were ultimately dismissed.

Charge — The district attorney agreed to dismiss the case prior to trial.

Charge — DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. Our client was acquitted following a jury trial.

Charge — Harassment — domestic violence. Our client was granted a deferred sentence and the charges were dismissed. A conviction would have likely resulted in deportation proceedings.

Charge — Assault in the third degree. We were able to convince the district attorney to dismiss the case before it was set for trial.

Charge — Resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. After setting this case for a jury trial and filing several motions with the court, the case was dismissed by the district attorney.

Charge — Theft. The client was required to take a theft class, and the case was ultimately dismissed.

Charge — Felony theft. Our client was accused of stealing nearly $100,000 from her employer and was facing a lengthy prison sentence. We were able to obtain a sentence to probation.

Charge — Driving under the influence of drugs. We retained the services of an expert witness, and the district attorney agreed to dismiss the case prior to trial.

Charge — DUI. Our client was acquitted following a jury trial.

Charge — Felony burglary — criminal mischief — domestic violence. After several meetings, we were able to convince the district attorney to dismiss the case.

Charge — Resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. After setting this case for a jury trial, and filing several motions with the court, the case was dismissed by the district attorney.

Charge — Assault in the third degree — domestic violence. We represented the client pre-filing and convinced the district attorney not to file criminal charges.

Charge — DUI. After negotiating with the district attorney, the client was granted a deferred sentence and the charges were ultimately dismissed, which resulted in the client being able to retain her pilot's license.

Charge — Harassment — domestic violence — violation of a no-contact order. The district attorney agreed to dismiss all of the charges prior to trial.

Charge — assault in the third degree — harassment — domestic violence. We were able to convince the district attorney that our client was acting in self-defense. The district attorney agreed to dismiss the case prior to trial.

Charge — Felony menacing. We reviewed all of the evidence, and our client's history with the district attorney. The charge was dismissed.

Charge — Felony burglary and several counts of felony theft and assault with a weapon. Our client was facing more than 96 years in prison. We were able to negotiate a plea of guilty to one felony offense and a sentence of four years in community corrections.

Charge — Telephone obstruction — domestic violence. We convinced the district attorney to dismiss the case.

Charge — Possession of marijuana. We were able to negotiate a favorable outcome for our client who entered a plea of guilty to possession of paraphernalia, a petty offense.

Charge — DUI. Client was acquitted following a jury trial.

Charge — Harassment — domestic violence — violation of a no-contact order. The district attorney agreed to a deferred sentence resulting in the eventual dismissal of all charges.

Charge — Fighting in public. Our client was required to take an alcohol class and complete 24 hours of useful public service. The case was dismissed.

Charge — Two counts of child abuse. Following several meetings with the district attorney and filing numerous motions with the court leading up to trial, the district attorney agreed to dismiss the charges.

Charge — Felony criminal mischief — domestic violence. Following a careful analysis of the discovery with the district attorney, the case was dismissed.

Charge — Assault in the third degree, resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. After setting this case for a jury trial and filing several motions with the court, the case was dismissed by the district attorney.

Charge — Providing alcohol to a minor. The district attorney agreed to dismiss the case.

Charge — DUI. The client was allowed to plead guilty to a lesser offense, resulting in the DUI charges being dismissed.

Charge — Felony theft. After several meetings with the district attorney to review the voluminous discovery in this case, we were able to convince the district attorney to dismiss the case.

Charge — Leaving the scene of an accident causing injury. The client was acquitted following a jury trial.

Charge — DUI. We were able to obtain a deferred sentence for our client, which allowed him to avoid a conviction on his record.

Charge — Burglary. We were able to obtain a favorable result for our client with no felony conviction.

Charge — Felony unlawful sexual contact. We represented the client pre-filing at a CSU disciplinary hearing and convinced the district attorney not to file criminal charges.

Charge — Harassment — domestic violence. The district attorney agreed to dismiss all of the charges prior to trial.

Charge — Driving under the influence of drugs. After several meetings with the district attorney and careful consideration of the evidence, the case was dismissed prior to trial.

Charge — Minor in possession of alcohol. Our client was required to take an alcohol class and complete 24 hours of useful public service. The case was eventually dismissed.

Charge — DUI. After negotiating with the district attorney, the client was granted a deferred sentence and the charges were ultimately dismissed.

Charge — Resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. After setting this case for a jury trial, and filing several motions with the court, the case was dismissed by the district attorney.

To learn more about the results we achieve for those we represent or for a free initial consultation with a skilled criminal defense lawyer, contact Eric A. Sunness, Attorney At Law, LLC, in Fort Collins, Colorado, by calling 970-372-2036.

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